I have known companies that had that policy, but it was only when there were plenty of people looking for IT jobs. When the market is tight, if they find out t

I have known companies that had that policy, but it was only when there were plenty of people looking for IT jobs. When the market is tight, if they find out they might try to appease you. However, once you start seriously looking, it is just a matter of time. I know several people who always put out their resumes, and are open about it. They say they like to know what they are worth. Typically they have not been seriously looking just keeping in practice if they needed to. Myself I went to a job fair, and I was surprised to see my boss there recruiting. I had to get out as the tech was primitive and I was worried my skills were atrophying. I was given a 10% raise, which was nice and I used it to get another 10% at the new company.